Which option describes the approach to communication for someone who cannot form speech but can respond yes/no and point to pictures?

• A. Yes/No questions and picture communication
• B. Verbal speech training
• C. Sign language only
• D. Computer with voice synthesizer

Answer: (A)

When someone cannot form speech but can respond yes/no and point to pictures, the best way to communicate is to use yes/no questions together with picture communication. Yes/No questions let the person indicate preferences or choose between simple options with minimal motor effort and clear feedback. Picture communication uses a board or cards with images to represent needs, wants, or activities, and the person can express these by pointing. This combination provides a reliable, accessible means of expressing needs and making choices, reducing frustration from being unable to speech while offering a path to more complex communication if desired later.

Verbal speech training aims to develop spoken language, which may not be feasible for someone who cannot form speech, so it isn’t the most practical primary approach in this scenario. Sign language could help some individuals, but if pointing to pictures is a natural and comfortable method for this person, picture communication often works more quickly and with less effort. A computer with a voice synthesizer can be valuable as a supplementary tool, but the simplest and most directly aligned approach with the described abilities is yes/no questions plus picture communication.